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Deals of the Hour / October 16, 2010, 8:40 am

Deal Reached in Chinese Drywall Case

NEW ORLEANS—A Chinese drywall manufacturer, suppliers, builders and insurers have agreed to repair homes in four states under an agreement to fix damage from corrosion-causing drywall. U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon expressed optimism that Thursday's ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-14T17:26:56Z)

Lions Gate seeks MGM deal, gets Icahn's support

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp has proposed merging with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in a deal valuing one of Hollywood's oldest movie studios at $1.6 billion to $1.8 billion, a source familiar with Lions Gate's strategy said. The ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-13T05:10:49Z)

Brady questions Ill. Gov. Quinn's union deal; Quinn criticizes GOP challenger's budget plan

CARBONDALE, Ill. - Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn calls his Republican challenger "heartless" for his budget tax cuts, while Bill Brady accuses the incumbent of cutting a shady deal with a key union to help his campaign. The two swapped those accusations in the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-15T07:24:27Z)

Ill. governor candidates spar over union deal

Three candidates running for Illinois governor traded jabs over a union deal. During a Thursday night debate at Southern Illinois University, Republican Bill Brady blasted Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn for cutting a deal he says would make former Democratic ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T03:21:04Z)

For House Democrats, politics trumps loyalty

Grasping to keep control of Congress, Democratic leaders are turning their backs on some of their staunchest supporters in the House and propping up stronger candidates who have routinely defied them on health care, climate change and other major issues ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-16T07:30:25Z)

UPDATE 5-Lions Gate seeks MGM deal, gets Icahn's support

For their part, Lions Gate analysts and shareholders liked the idea, believing there was upside potential through revenue gains and library cost synergies. "It seems, if I were an MGM creditor, this would work better than the Spyglass deal. You wind up ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-12T23:48:41Z)

Democrat Bobby Bright: I won't support Pelosi

Democratic U.S. Rep. Bobby Bright of Alabama says that if he is re-elected, he will not vote to give California Democrat Nancy Pelosi another term as House speaker. Campaigning in Eufaula on Thursday, Bright said he also would not vote for House Republican ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-07T19:51:14Z)

Sean Connery No Show In Court Over Shady Real Estate Deal

Bond actor Sean Connery no show in court over shady real estate deal. Sean Connery declined to appear at his Goldfinger Case in Spain. Connery was requested to appear by a judge investigating an allegedly shady real estate deal involving property the actor ... (Source: Newsoxy.com 2010-10-16T00:49:33Z)

Official: Sean Connery declines to appear in Spanish court to testify in real estate deal

MADRID (AP) — A Spanish court official says Sean Connery won't be appearing in court as requested by a judge investigating an allegedly shady real estate deal in southern Spain . The official says the 72-year-old actor sent the judge a letter explaining ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-15T13:36:41Z)

Fox-Cablevision dispute threatens broadcasts

News Corp.'s Fox pulled its channels off Cablevision early Saturday after the companies' programming deal expired and negotiations for a new one stalled, threatening broadcasts of baseball playoffs for some 3 million Cablevision subscribers in New York and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-16T15:22:52Z)

Russia, Venezuela sign nuclear deal

MOSCOW - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Russian President Dmitry A. Medvedev on Friday announced a deal calling for Russia to build the Latin American country's first nuclear power plant, with both leaders emphasizing the plan involves purely ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-16T07:01:47Z)

Lions Gate - MGM deal in the works

NEW YORK — Lions Gate is offering to combine its business with MGM in a deal supported by billionaire investor Carl Icahn, who owns stakes in both studios. Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. said today that it has sent a proposal for a combination with ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-10-12T14:44:40Z)

Chavez visits Moscow, reaches deal for Russia to build nuclear power plant in Venezuela

MOSCOW (AP) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reached a deal with Russia on Friday to build a nuclear power plant in the South American country and negotiated several other agreements in energy and other areas. Russia has cultivated close ties with ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-15T11:27:50Z)

Knology Closes $165 Million Sunflower Acquisition - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Knology, Inc. (KNOL: News ) announced Friday that it closed its previously-announced $165 million cash acquisition of Sunflower Broadband, a provider of video, voice and data services in Douglas County, Lawrence, Kansas. Knology said it entered ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-15T17:04:16Z)

Deal reached in defective Chinese drywall case

A Chinese drywall manufacturer, suppliers, builders and insurers have agreed to repair homes in Florida and three other states under an agreement to fix homes damaged by corrosion-causing drywall. U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon expressed optimism that ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-14T17:41:15Z)

Endangered House Democrats Campaign Against Pelosi

Several endangered House Democrats think they may have found a way to escape voters' wrath in next month's midterm elections: run against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi . Call them the anti-Pelosi Democrats who are openly opposing Pelosi for another term as ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-16T15:15:43Z)

Whitney accuses Quinn, Brady of 'fantasy economics' in debate

Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn calls his Republican challenger "heartless" for his budget tax cuts, while Bill Brady accuses the incumbent of cutting a shady deal with a key union to help his campaign. The two swapped those accusations in the latest debate ... (Source: West Frankfort Daily American 2010-10-16T01:53:59Z)

Venezuela's president lands deal with Russia to build nuclear plant

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Friday announced a deal calling for Russia to build the Latin American country's first nuclear power plant with both leaders emphasizing the plan involves purely peaceful energy uses ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-16T04:09:59Z)

Sale of Sunflower Broadband complete

After more than 40 years of family ownership, Sunflower Broadband has a new public parent. Knology of Kansas Inc., part of a Georgia-based communications company, formally acquired Lawrence-based Sunflower on Friday in a deal valued at $165 million. The sa ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-10-16T14:11:17Z)

Supernatural - "Weekend at Bobby's"

JENSEN ACKLES' DIRECTORIAL DEBUT — After Bobby (Jim Beaver) discovers Crowley (Mark Sheppard) has no intentions of returning Bobby's soul, the hunter takes matters into his own hands. He calls on Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) for ... (Source: Comic Book Resources 2010-10-11T07:07:43Z)

Eagles report: Strategy and personnel

The Eagles swapped backup running backs with the Browns on Wednesday, exchanging Mike Bell for Jerome Harrison . Bell, who signed with the Eagles in March, had just 16 rushing attempts in the first five games as LeSean McCoy 's backup. He really wasn't a ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-16T06:40:19Z)

Cablevision dispute blacks out channels

News Corp.'s Fox pulled its channels off Cablevision early today after the companies' programming deal expired and negotiations for a new one stalled, threatening broadcasts of baseball playoffs for some 3 million Cablevision subscribers in New York and ... (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-10-16T11:55:17Z)

Knology Closes Sunflower Deal

West Point, Georgia-based overbuilder Knology Inc. said Friday that it has closed its acquisition of Sunflower Broadband for $165 million in cash. Knology announced it would purchase Sunflower, which has about 105,000 revenue generating units in Douglas ... (Source: Broadcasting Cable 2010-10-16T02:01:08Z)

Supernatural Preview: "Weekend at Bobby's"

Sam ( Jared Padalecki ) and Dean Winchester ( Jensen Ackles ) are in the middle of a hunt when they get a call from Bobby ( Jim Beaver ), who asks for their help. Bobby has helped the Winchesters countless times, but the boys are reluctant to get involved ... (Source: IGN 2010-10-13T23:54:40Z)

A drywall remedy for some

The company responsible for making about a fifth of the tainted Chinese drywall that made its way to the United States said Thursday it will pay to repair up to 300 of those houses in Florida, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi -- and possibly thousands ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-15T14:26:47Z)

Watch Supernatural Season 6 Episode 4 - Weekend at Bobby's

Episode Summary: Bobby asks Dean and Sam for help after Crowley refuses to return Bobby's soul; a deep secret about Crowley is revealed. Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki star as Dean and Sam Winchester, two brothers searching for the meaning behind their ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-15T16:07:00Z)

Sean Connery a no-show at Spanish 'Goldfinger' hearing

M ADRID — Sean Connery declined to appear in a Spanish court Friday as requested by a judge investigating an allegedly shady real estate deal involving property the actor used to own. The 80-year-old actor sent the judge a letter explaining he cannot ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-16T13:35:30Z)

Running back swap: Eagles deal Mike Bell to Browns for Jerome Harrison

The Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns swapped a pair of tailbacks Wednesday, perhaps hoping a change of scenery could spark two players who thrived in 2009 but have done little this year. The Eagles pick up Jerome Harrison , who rushed for 561 yards ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-13T20:19:55Z)

Browns report: Strategy and personnel

The Browns on Wednesday traded running back Jerome Harrison for Mike Bell , a running back from the Philadelphia Eagles. Harrison had become an afterthought in the Browns' offense after rushing for 561 yards in the final three games last season. In 2010 he ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-16T06:33:09Z)

Fox-Cablevision dispute threatens MLB broadcasts

News Corp.'s Fox pulled its channels off Cablevision early Saturday after the companies' programming deal expired and negotiations for a new one stalled, threatening broadcasts of baseball playoffs for some 3 million Cablevision subscribers in New York and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-16T12:45:23Z)

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